It looks like another interesting weekend for football across the country as temperatures are falling faster than the leaves. Multiple games could have weather become a huge factor by the end of Saturday. Don’t forget to check the forecast one last time before placing your bets.
Chattanooga at Alabama
The only way for this “guarantee game” to get more ugly for Chattanooga would be inclement weather. It just may be a worst case scenario for the Mocs, as weather.com calls for 8 mph winds, temperatures in the 50s and a 70 percent chance of showers. The Tide will keep rolling no matter what the conditions behind a grinding offense, stellar defense and exceptional special teams.
Oregon State at Washington State (+31, 56)
The Beavers are making their typical late-season surge in the Pac-10 and expect the Cougars to be the next victim. Washington State has just one victory in 10 games and don’t expect it to get any easier on Saturday. The forecast dictates a ground game, with winds expected to top 15 mph for much of the afternoon. The Beavers won’t have the deep ball, but they won’t need it with Jacquizz Rodgers in the backfield.
Oregon at Arizona (+6, 60)
The Ducks still harbor dreams of a Rose Bowl berth and Pac-10 title, but the Wildcats will rely on a swarming defense and 11 mph wind to help level the playing field. Oregon is mostly content to run the ball and Arizona is sixth in time of possession in the country, so even if the long pass becomes a lost weapon in this matchup, both teams are more than happy to turn the game into a trench war.